Ernest Renkert III, of Forest Lake was born November 19, 1945. He died suddenly on December 2, 2005. He is preceded in death by his mother Carol, father Gene, brothers, Gary and Kenny. He is survived by his wife Linda; son Ernest IV; daughter Angela (Tommi); step-daughters, Jennifer and Shannon; grandchildren, Justin, Austin, Niko, Jacob, Lilijha, Gage, Jordan and Ella; three brothers and two sisters.